Thanks Our build123, Your blog looks interesting! Will have a look at it on the weekend. I'm hoping that council/builder will allow us to build over the listed ratio. Separately, have you checked out the HTC 10!

Thanks! It's assuring to know that there are some options ahead.

I must be thinking about the numbers in the wrong way. For example. If my block is 560sqm and applying the .55:1 ratio takes me to 308sqm. The basic size of the ground level home is 20.8x12.85m (267.3sqm) doesn't that sit with the FSR?

Hi, I previously researched Evac tubes and my understanding is that the water does not flow through the tube at all. I understood that the tube holds a heat sink that absorbs all the heat collected from the tube and expels the heat via a heat exchanger where the water flows over it. https://goo.gl/i...

Very interesting! Quote:The disadvantage is that they can only be used in an open loop system that is controlled by the atmospheric pressure. Applications such as heating swimming pools are ideal with this type of solar water heater because water flows directly into the tubes. These type of solar co...

I found out today that another consideration (limitation) I have to factor in is: Site Area. I have read my local council regulations (http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/~/view/EPI/2015/754/historical2016-03-11/part4/cl4.5#). But I still can't see how this has any impact on my ability to build a 2 st...

Is the fan on reverse? Sucking air upwards

We are considering a knock down rebuild and what to do with our iyems. We basically decided that it's better off to sell what we can rather than paying storage and use the money towards new items.

Hi, Just thinking about a centimeter car port or similar for out the front of a new 2storey home. Has anyone done this? I'm looking for options that will compliment the current t facade styles. Thanks PS.I do like the controller design but can't really see that working directly upfront of the double...

Interest rates are now expected to rise (following the US) Project home builders had an increase in December and many continue IE to discuss another increase in April? Is this simply project builders padding up their margins in preparation for a slow down in the market?

Hi, I see that the Project Home industry is booming, but im genuinely curious whether others think that prices might get more competitive if the market slows down, whether it be by an interest rate hike, or Real Estate market correction? Let me know your thoughts and whether you think a good portion...

I'm currently with Bigpond on Fast Cable. We got data points in the following: 2x Office/5th bedroom GF 1x Media GF 1x Family GF 1x Garage (connects to Study nook FF - future NBN), 1x Garage 1x Leisure FF 1x Masters bedroom FF 1x Study nook FF 1x Study nook FF (connects to understairs) 1x Cable poi...

Mods: Can you please amend my first post to. (IPhone auto correction gone mad) Hi, Just thinking about a cantilever car port or similar for out the front of a new 2storey home. Has anyone done this? I'm looking for options that will compliment the current facade styles. Thanks PS.I do like the canti...

How much was it before you mentioned asbestos?

Hi, I'd like to hear from others in this district who have or are embarking on their KDR. Thanks GLO

Hi, I'm planning a KDR and my neighbors and I don't have gas (not in the street). What implications for this have on BASIX ratings and is Gas Bottles cost effective solution to meet basix requirements? Thanks BTW I have Solar if that helps at all.

Thanks, I'm also building with Wisdom and am not sure why No Gas creates an issue for them.

Hi, I'm planning a KDR and my neighbors and I don't have gas (not in the street). What implications for this have on BASIX ratings and is Gas Bottles cost effective solution to meet basix requirements? Thanks BTW I have Solar if that helps at all. If i had solar i would get solar hotwater... Induct...

This may seem like an odd question but for the seasoned home handyman/woman I have a few questions around ladders as I’m looking to purchase shortly. 1. What is a real practical ladder height? My ceilings are 2.74m 2. Is also need to use it on the staircase to install/replace Downlights This is the ...